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A Vibrant Platform At The Service Of Cluster Organisations

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is an action of the Cluster Internationalisation Programme for SMEs funded under COSME launched by DG GROW of the European Commission in 2016.
The ECCP provides networking and information support for clusters and their members aiming to improve their performance and increase their competitiveness through trans-national and international cooperation.

About Cluster Organisations

This is the stage on which cluster organisations present themselves - their structures, services, experiences and above all, their interest in cooperation with peers. We invite you to explore this diverse cluster community, identify your potential cooperation partner and show the world what you are good at - by profiling your organisation !

What is ESCP-4i?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships – Going International (ESCPs-4i) are transnational cluster partnerships that develop and implement a joint internationalination strategy and support SME internationalisation towards third countries beyond Europe.

What are ESCPs ?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships have been launched by the European Commission as effective means of supporting cross-border collaboration for the benefit of SMEs with the ultimate goal of boosting economic growth and competitiveness in Europe.

About matchmaking events

ECCP organises inter-European matchmaking events, as well as opportunities for you to meet your peers from other countries – either in EU or abroad. Find also additional international matchmaking opportunities promoted here.

About European Cluster Initiatives

As an information hub, ECCP collects and structures a wide variety of information relevant for cluster organisations from various European programmes and initiatives like the ones below.
These are supporting in different ways the interaction between clusters and for driving the competitiveness of European businesses. We offer you here the unique opportunity to find out more about the most relevant cluster-related projects and what you can learn from them. Or, why not, cooperate with them!

INNO-DROP at Grow Your Region 2017

All four consortium partners of INNO-DROP project (COSME Cluster Excellence 2016) will participate in the 2nd edition of the 'Grow your region' conference in Valencia, Spain, on 8 and 9 November. The event is co-organised by the European Commission's Directorate-Generals for 'Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs' and for 'Regional and Urban Policy', in cooperation with the Valencia Regional Authority.

The consortium will also participate a few days before in the workshop boosted by CLUSGRID Consortium (COSME Cluster Excellence 2016) as study visit in Barcelona. This is the third initiative that both projects share activities and agenda to multiply benefits and impact of the project within their participant clusters. All information on INNO-DROP project available here.

GROW your REGIOn, one more time, will allow networking and exchange of ideas between Clusters and Regions, sharing experiences on smart specialization, interregional collaboration and learn about novel ways of supporting innovation. Amazing opportunity also to gather together all Clusters participating at COSME-Excellence and INNOSUP-01 projects.